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Theology Schools In Virginia

Theology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 30 accredited theology schools in Virginia. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the theology academic community in Virginia, and the future trends in theology training at the following levels:

Statistics

Professional Trends

Virginia Vs. National Theology Employment

Of all of the theology professionals that work in the US, approximately 2% work in Virginia state.

Employment Growth for Theology professionals In Virginia

1,270

1,370

1,440

1,460

1,560

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Yellow: Actual Values

Theology is a growing field in Virginia. There were 290 more theology professionals working in Virginia in 2010, than there were in 2006. So, in four years, the number of theology professionals has grown by 23%. This is faster than the trend for theology professionals around the US. Nationally, the number of theology professionals has grown by 15% between 2006 and 2010.

Theology VS. All Professions salaries in Virginia

$44,575

$47,280

$48,650

$49,280

$52,750

$46,318

$48,287

$49,095

$50,643

$51,501

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Light Blue: Theology

Dark Yellow: All Professions

As the number of theology professionals is growing, the salaries paid to theology professionals are increasing in Virginia. In 2006 theology professionals made a mean salary of $44,575 per year, and in 2010 they made $52,750 per year.

Salary percentiles for Theology professionals in Virginia

10th percentile

$26,480

25th percentile

$32,615

50th percentile

$47,860

75th percentile

$62,790

90th percentile

$82,980

Thus, theology professionals' salaries grew by 15% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 213% pay differential between the highest paid theology professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of theology in Virginia.

Average Salaries for Theology professionals and related professions in Virginia

Christian Counseling

$47,050

Ministry

$42,895

Theology

$52,750

Theology professionals in Virginia earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.

Educational Trends

Theology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Virginia

associate

4

bachelor

35

master

20

doctor

11

Certificate

4

Total

74

The number of students graduating from the 30 accredited theology schools in Virginia is increasing. In Virginia, there were 1,151 graduates in 2006. And there were 2,690 graduates from theology courses in 2010.

This represents a 134% increase in the number of theology degree or certificate school graduates in Virginia state. 47% of these graduates received an bachelor's degree in theology.

Theology Faculty Salaries in Virginia

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We are now in the process of collecting data for the number of theology faculty in Virginia, growth in the field of theology academia and theology faculty salaries in Virginia. If you are involved in teaching theology courses to students at the certificate in theology, associates degree in theology, bachelors degree in theology, masters degree in theology, and doctoral degree in theology levels, please take a moment to anonymously submit your information to help us build a valuable database resource for the benefit of current and future faculty in the field of theology in Virginia. A summary of what your peers have told us up until now will be available once you submit your information.